Social Worker
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About the job
Social Worker – Long-Term Care
Join a Collaborative Team That Makes a Difference Every Day!
Are you passionate about advocating for seniors and helping residents and families navigate life's transitions? We're looking for a compassionate, organized, and team-oriented Social Worker to join our busy, fast-paced long-term care community.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established Social Work Department who work together to provide exceptional support, ensuring our residents receive the highest quality of care throughout their stay.
What You'll Do
- Advocate for residents' emotional, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs.
- Assist residents and families with admissions, care planning, transitions, and community resources.
- Coordinate safe and effective discharge planning.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and other departments.
- Support residents and families through difficult situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Help ensure compliance with all applicable long-term care regulations.
Qualifications
- Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LLMSW) preferred , but experienced non-licensed candidates with long-term care social services experience are encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Compassionate, positive attitude with a strong commitment to resident-centered care.
Why Join Our Team?
- Work alongside an experienced and supportive team of Social Workers.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary environment where your voice is valued.
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and families.
- Stable, growing organization committed to quality care.
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off, health, dental, vision, 401k with 10% Match, and more.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make an impact every day, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents and their families. #INDHTF
From Riverside Commons's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Riverside Commons hires nurses, front-office staff and allied health staff in Dearborn, Michigan.
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